Barcelona attacker Lamine Yamal assured that the Ballon d’Or should fall on a player who brings magic and makes fans smile. The award will be given on October 26 and Yamal, 19 years old, is running for that recognition.
A “magic” and joy criterion
Yamal stated that the prize should not be based solely on the number of goals, but on a player’s ability to make the public dream. “When I think of the Ballon d’Or, I think of Messi, of Ronaldinho”, said the young forward in an interview published by the newspaper L’Équipe.
The value of titles and maturity
The player remembered his achievements with Barcelona, where he has won three leagues and the Copa del Rey, and the victory in the FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. “I won the World Cup and that gives me a plus”, explained Yamal, highlighting that his way of playing is his strongest argument.
Training and ambition
Yamal emphasized the importance of individual quality and teamwork. “If last season I made 200 dribbles, this season I’m going to try to make 300. If I scored 20 goals, I’m going to try to score 30”, he said, showing his constant goal of self-improvement.
Future objectives
The forward has the Champions League as his main goal and aspires to win more titles. “I want to win more titles with Barça”, he added, and highlighted that the World Cup victory gives him an advantage over other candidates.
A winning mentality
Yamal explained that his mentality is to always win: “If I don’t win the Ballon d’Or, I’ll try again next year. If I win it, I want to have five more”. His final goal is to become one of the greats of world football.
Credits: deultimominuto.com
